CMA's National Conference draws music professionals from around the U.S. and beyond. Highlights include renowned speakers, skill-building seminars and workshops, showcases and concerts, networking events, and a dynamic exhibit area.

In this video, recorded at our 2017 National Conference, noted arts administrator and author Michael Kaiser shares his predictions for the future of the arts in the United States and offers strategies for facing the challenges ahead.

In this video, recorded at CMA's 2017 National Conference, pianist, composer, and CMA president Billy Childs speaks with Paquito D'Rivera, recipient of CMA’s 2017 Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award.

Recent Releases

Album:
Behind The Vibration

Release Date:
12/26/16

Abbasi's electric quartet Junction retains the flow and collectiveness of the finest acoustic jazz groups while pushing boundries with electronics. Avant-Fusion might be a category that belongs to Junction.